The Mentalist: Moving to Thursday Night!

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CBS is showing a lot of faith in The Mentalist.

Following the drama's first season success, the network will move it into competitive territory in the fall, airing the Simon Baker-led show at 10 p.m. on Thursdays.

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As for the rest of CBS' new schedule, follow this article's jump for complete listings.

Monday
8 p.m.: How I Met Your Mother
8:30 p.m.: Accidentally on Purpose
9 p.m.: Two and a Half Men
9:30 p.m.: The Big Bang Theory
10 p.m.: CSI: Miami

Tuesday
8 p.m.: NCIS
9 p.m.: NCIS: Los Angeles
10 p.m.: The Good Wife
Chris O'Donnell, NCIS

Wednesday
8 p.m.: The New Adventures of Old Christine
8:30 p.m.: Gary Unmarried
9 p.m.: Criminal Minds
10 p.m.: CSI: NY

Thursday
8 p.m.: Survivor
9 p.m.: CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
10 p.m.: The Mentalist

Friday
8 p.m.: The Ghost Whisperer
9 p.m.: Medium
10 p.m.: Numbers

Sunday
7 p.m.: 60 Minutes
8 p.m.: The Amazing Race
9 p.m.: Three Rivers
10 p.m.: Cold Case

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